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Around the System–Middle Infield

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Lehigh Valley

Pedro Florimon, 30, Signed as a free agent in 2017; .286/.379/.405 in 126AB; 3HR 9RBI; 12%BB/24%K; .381 vs LHP; .238 vs RHP; .295 last 30 days; 29 games at 2B with 1 error (.992); 9 games at SS with 1 error (.964); Florimon has done a good job filling in for both Valentin and Crawford when they have been down with injuries.

JP Crawford, 22, Phils 1st round pick in 2015; .194/.313/.252 in 206AB; 2HR 21RBI; 2SB; 15%BB/17%K; .214 vs LHP; .184 vs RHP; .235 last 30 days; 55 games at SS with 10 errors (.953); Crawford’s hitting has ticked up since the last report but still far below expectations.  Already 10 errors this season with a range factor far below years past.

Jorge Flores, 25, SIgned as a free agent in 2017; .255/.293/.333 in 51AB between Reading and Lehigh Valley; 0HR 6 RBI; 10 games at 2B without an error; 7 games at SS with 1 error (.966); Has seen very limited playing time all season because of how strong Reading/LV are up the middle.  Now with injuries, he has been getting into the lineup.

Jesmuel Valentin in on the DL and out for the year.

Reading

Malquin Canelo, 22, Signed as a free agent in 2012; .238/.328/.341 in 164AB; 2HR 15RBI; 7SB; 12%BB/27%K; .297 vs LHP; .200 vs RHP; .167 last 30 days; 47 games at SS with 9 errors (.958).  Canelo has had a very rough month with the stick after a fast start.  Has been decent with the glove.

Scott Kingery, 23, Phils 2nd round pick in 2015; .302/.376/.609 in 248AB; 18HR 37RBI; 16SB; 9%BB/16%K; .297 vs LHP; .306 vs RHP; .331 last 30 days; 52 games at 2B with 3 errors (.988); Not much more needs to be said about Kingery that hasn’t been said already.  He needs to be promoted to AAA. Continue reading Around the System–Middle Infield →

Box Score Recap – 6/15/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley scratched out just four hits in a loss.

Reading walked off with a victory.

Clearwater finally put some runs on the board to keep pace in the first half race.

Lakewood won behind another “Fanti-tastic” start.

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Box Score Recap – 6/14/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley was held scoreless after Tuesday night’s offensive explosion.

Reading came from behind to claim victory.

Clearwater dropped a double header in which they scored one run and allowed 5 unearned runs.  They likely cost themselves the first half race with 4 games remaining.

Lakewood scored 14 runs on 21 hits on their way to a lop-sided victory.

Continue reading Box Score Recap – 6/14/2017 →

Box Score Recap – 6/13/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley rallied to win behind a stingy bullpen and a power surge led by four home runs and 6 doubles.

Reading shut down the opposition and won despite a couple ninth inning runs.

Clearwater scored a quick run and won the suspended game was restarted and won when rain brought it to an early end.

Lakewood scored early to support Medina’s shutout bid.

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Box Score Recap – 6/12/2017 (and a brief XST report)

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley and Reading were not scheduled on Draft Night.

Clearwater was suspended due to rain after the top of the third, wasting a Cole Irvin start.

Lakewood’s was the only game completed among the affiliates.  They lost a one-run game.

Roman Quinn has been reported to have arrived in Clearwater to rehab without surgery.

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Around the System–Outfielders

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Second time around…

Lehigh Valley

Dylan Cozens, 23, Phils 2nd round pick in 2012; .252/.313/.500 in 218AB; 14HR 46RBI;3SB; 8%BB/33%K; .215 vs LHP; .273 vs RHP; .292 last 30 days; 43 games in the OF without an error; 1 OF assist; Cozens has really taken it up a notch since the first report, hitting both for average and power over the last month.

Cameron Perkins, 26, Phils 6th round pick in 2012; .308/.408/.478; 5HR 18RBI; 1SB; 13%BB/15%K; .308 vs LHP; .308 vs RHP; .368 last 30 days; 43 games in the OF with 3 errors (.967); 3 OF assists; 3 games at 1B without an error; I believe Perkins has the ability to be a capable 4th or 5th OF in the majors, however, it seems as if his value may come to another organization.  Perkins does a very good job consistently with the glove and stick.  He is making the most of his opportunity to play.

Roman Quinn, 24, Phils 2nd round pick in 2011; .274/.344/.489 in 175AB; 2HR 13RBI; 10SB; 9%BB/25%K; .268 vs LHP; .277 vs RHP; Quinn last played two weeks ago after suffering an elbow injury sliding into 3B, and was placed on the DL over the weekend.  Like most years, it seems as if Quinn is likely to be heading for a significant DL stint with a trip to Dr. James Andrews planned over the next few days.

Nick WIlliams, 23, Acquired from Texas in 2014; .282/.316/.523 in 220AB; 13HR 39RBI; 5SB; 4%BB/31%K; .243 vs LHP; .300 vs RHP; .303 last 30 days; 51 games in the OF with 3 errors (.975); 4 OF assists; Williams has begun putting up the numbers that he is capable of after having an excellent last 6 weeks.  He has already surpassed his 2016 HR total and has become a constant threat in the Lehigh Valley lineup.  With another 30-60 days of similar production, I expect to see him in Philly.

Reading

Osmel Aguila, 27, Signed as a free agent in 2015; .244/.330/.439 in 82AB; 3HR 13RBI; 12%BB/16%K; .255 vs LHP; .229 vs RHP; .250 last 30 days; 8 games in the OF with 1 assist and 1 error.  Aguila joined the FIghtins in May from Extended Spring Training and has been adequate at best. Continue reading Around the System–Outfielders →

Open Discussion: Week of June 11th

Weekly Discussion

The Phillies were 2-5 last week.  Hope you enjoyed their 4-game winning streak when they won the first two games of the Atlanta series.  They floundered their way to five losses after that.

The Phillies are still the worst team in baseball with a 21-40 record and .344 winning percentage.  Things get better when they face the  Red Sox and Diamondbacks.

Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of June 11th →

Box Score Recap – 6/11/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley came from behind to win.  Williams hit his 13th HR.

Reading pulled away to victory.  Kingery hit his 18th, Walding hit two (13).

Clearwater blew the lead and the game in a 4-run 8th inning.

Lakewood responded with a win as Sixto Sanchez returned to their rotation.

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XST Update: June 11, 2017

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Extended Spring Training is winding down.  The Phillies break camp after their last  game on Thursday June 15th.  Some players will make their way to Williamsport for the June 19th start of the NY-Penn League.  Others will prepare for the start of the GCL season on June 26th. Continue reading XST Update: June 11, 2017 →

Box Score Recap – 6/10/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley lost late when the bullpen imploded.

Reading won behind Drew Anderson’s seven shutout innings.

Clearwater was held to Drew Stankiewicz’ solo HR and wasted Jose Taveras’ quality start.

Lakewood blew another late lead and fell short with their rally.

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